Bernet and Bernet

In the matter of *Bernet and Bernet*, heard before Cronin J, the dispute concerned applications made by the parties in a family law proceeding. The specific nature of the underlying dispute is not detailed, but the orders indicate it involved significant financial and evidentiary considerations in preparation for trial.

The court was required to determine the appropriate orders regarding the filing of evidence, including both lay and expert witness affidavits, and the provision of updated financial statements by each party. Furthermore, the court addressed the parties' compliance with agreed trial preparation arrangements and the disposition of the applications filed by the husband and wife.

Cronin J granted leave for each party to file evidence from non-expert witnesses and expert witnesses as they saw fit, and directed the filing of updated financial statements by a specified date. The court also permitted urgent applications on short notice should either party fail to comply with the agreed trial preparation arrangements. The applications filed by the husband and wife were otherwise dismissed.